Category: turtles
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Turtle Tank Sharing? (Fish, Snails, Shrimp checked)
Turtles make good pets, and if you wish to keep one for a long time, you have to take good care of it. In the wild, turtles find their food, but you are responsible for providing them with food when you keep them in your house. Most turtles are omnivores; they feed on meat and…
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Turtle Sleep Patterns (Eyes open, Closed, Health Issues)
Sleep is vital for all animals, including turtles, and if they don’t get adequate sleep, their body systems shut down, which poses a significant challenge to their health. Therefore, every turtle keeper is concerned about their pets’ sleeping habits and routine to see whether there is a need for alarm. We endeavor to find out…
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Turtles Cold or Warm-Blooded? (Reptile vs Amphibian)
Cold-blooded animals cannot regulate their body temperature since they rely on their surroundings. On the other hand, warm-blooded animals can regulate their temperature levels, making their temperature constant irrespective of the environment. So, are turtles cold-blooded or warm-blooded? Like all reptiles, turtles are cold-blooded animals (ectothermic), meaning that their body temperature reflects that of their…
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Turtle Survival (Food, Water & Exercise Tips)
Reptiles, including turtles, undergo a period of inactivity, hibernation, during which they do not eat or drink and perform minimal activities to conserve as much energy as possible. When it comes to your turtle, they can stay without food or water for certain durations without their body functions coming to a halt. Whether your turtle…
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Turtle Facts (Shell Hardness, Pain, Climbing and Tails)
Each animal has a unique characteristic that makes it stand out among others; the turtle’s such feature is its hard shell. Thanks to it, they have a solid defense against predators, making them survive extinction over the years. So, how hard is a turtle shell? The shell is tremendously hard, able to hold extreme pressure,…
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Turtle Diet – Spinach, Lettuce and Greens (Checked Out)
Turtles are not picky when it comes to what they eat since they are omnivorous reptiles; they eat both plants and animals, just like humans. However, it is still essential to understand what type of food is right for them, in regard to the food’s safety and nutritional value. You would want to provide the…
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Turtle Diet – Vegetables (Checked out)
Turtles are omnivores; hence, they can eat animal-based and plant-based foods. They mostly feed on plant-based and meat-based foods when young and gradually replace these options with vegetables as they age. However, you need to be sure of the types of vegetables you feed your turtle since some vegetables are poisonous while others don’t have…